Setting up and designing a home office doesn't have to be difficult or overwhelming. By planning ahead, selecting the ideal space and finding the right furniture, you can make the process easier.
Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to Newsvine* Writing desks from Hooker are laptop, keyboard and wire-management readyDecide which of the five basic furniture arrangements for your home office is best for you: L-shape, Parallel, U-shape, corner, or reverse corner arrangement. The L-shaped work area allows you to store equipment off your desk and move it onto a secondary surface; the U-shaped work area makes it simple to keep everything within reach on three surfaces; the parallel layout positions your desk facing into the room with your secondary surface behind you; the corner arrangement and reverse corner arrangement include a desk with returns on each side. The desk faces into the corner or out into the room.* Will distractions be kept to a minimum?"Avery's durable and repositionable PocketTabs allow you to organize your notes your way. The tabs call attention to important information and can turn pages like a divider. They also allow you to write, mark and even highlight as needed without damaging your documents," said Steve Raskin, Senior Marketing Director at Avery Office and Consumer Products. "With its see-through material, the PocketTabs allow you to read your document without the worry of tearing the page or lifting the ink. They are great for storing business cards, receipts, photos, CDs and more. It is the perfect storage and organizational solution to accompany Targus' new Laptop Lap Desk with Storage."Invest in functional furniture that fits the d�cor of your home. Whether you want a simple writing desk with a lap drawer for supplies, or a large desk with drawers for supplies and files, determine whether the piece is functional, and whether it matches your d�cor. When purchasing furniture, look for an ergonomically correct desk and chair as well as a bookcase to store reference and business books.About Targus Targus created the mobile accessory category with its invention of the laptop case over 25 years ago. The company continues to advance the mobile accessories category with innovative and relevant solutions for today's mobile lifestyle. Targus products enhance productivity, connectivity, and security, liberating users to work in any and all environments with the utmost convenience and comfort. Founded in 1983, Targus' headquarters are located in Anaheim, Calif., with offices worldwide and distribution agreements in more than 100 countries. For more information on Targus visit targus.com.Design your office to reflect your taste, interests and style. If your office isn't carpeted, add an area rug to reduce echo. For privacy and to minimize the effects of direct sunlight, add window treatments. Don't forget to provide enough light for your desk and overall office.If you have limited home office space, or you need to "close up shop" at the end of the day, a computer cabinet or a computer armoire with enough space to house your office equipment is ideal. Plan ahead by measuring your space before you buy any new furniture, making sure it will fit through a doorway or stairway.* Will you actually work in this area?Be creative with file storage. Instead of using a grey, metal file cabinet to store your files, find other alternatives. You could store files inside a decorative wooden trunk, within a piece of furniture that is disguised as a storage chest, or inside a storage ottoman with a lid that doubles as a seat. Set up an easy-to-use filing system using hanging folders for main categories with interior (they're cut lower than manila) folders inside. Lateral file cabinets like those offered by Hooker Furniture are designed so well, no one would even know they are a file cabinet. This Preston Ridge file cabinet, for instance, would look lovely in a living room, hall or beside a bed.About Avery Office and Consumer Products Avery Dennison Office Products ( www.avery.com ) markets products under the well-known Avery brand name and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of self-adhesive labels for laser and ink jet printers, labeling software, binders, sheet protectors, index and tab dividers and other office-, home- and school-related supplies. Avery Office and Consumer Products, a business unit of Avery Dennison Corporation, is based in Brea, California. For more information about Avery-brand products, consumers can visit the Avery Office and Consumer Products Web site at www.avery.com or call the Avery Office and Consumer Service Center at 1-800-GO-AVERY (1-800-462-8379).Entries, which close on August 5, go to: Phil Crowell, 9 Holland Park Drive, Jarrow NE32 4LL.Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1649785 Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1649776Save space within your home office by using multifunction or "all in one" equipment that faxes, prints, copies and scans documents in color. The smaller footprint (and often low price) of these machines makes them ideal for most space-challenged home offices. Keep storage space on your computer to a minimum by storing information online through a virtual filing system, and eliminate the need for a special photo printer by using an online photo processing service.What arrangement works best for you?All age groups are catered for, from under-11 to seniors, as well as events for disability athletes, with a host of track and field competitions.Both the Avery PocketTabs and the Targus Laptop Lap Desk with Storage are convenient products specifically designed to enhance organization in the home or office. The Targus Laptop Lap Desk will be available this summer at an MSRP of $39.99; this and other Targus accessories are available at Targus.com as well as through leading retailers, VARs, e-tailers, and direct marketers. Avery PocketTabs are available at major office superstores. Visit Avery.com to see the entire assortment of PocketTabs and other office products.
Design your office to reflect your taste, interests and style. If your office isn't carpeted, add an area rug to reduce echo. For privacy and to minimize the effects of direct sunlight, add window treatments. Don't forget to provide enough light for your desk and overall office.
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